Wishlist: Assassinations

[llamabeast]

They won't use anything that requires gems in an assassination. The AI is reasonably smart with gem use.

[Dorjan]

Originally Posted by llamabeast

They won't use anything that requires gems in an assassination. The AI is reasonably smart with gem use.

They do. I've had it happen loads already.

[quantum_mechani]

Originally Posted by Dorjan

They do. I've had it happen loads already.

I have as well actually.

That said, assassination falls into the category of quite niche at best.

[Dorjan]

Originally Posted by quantum_mechani

I have as well actually.

That said, assassination falls into the category of quite niche at best.

Wow, I've not played a MP game without at least 50 assasination attempts happening against me.

[quantum_mechani]

Originally Posted by Dorjan

Wow, I've not played a MP game without at least 50 assasination attempts happening against me.

That's pretty odd... are we talking about a lot of cheapo assassins, or a few really elite ones?

The problem, is both kinds of some serious issues. A swarm of cheapo assassins can do really well the first turn or two they start, but usually just a few mundane bodyguards will do them in, which people quickly catch on to.

Elite ones can face down most bodyguards fine, but it only takes a few specially set up 'trap' mages with the right scripts to end their reign of terror.

Both kinds also ultimately have issues with patrolling and mind hunt.

EDIT: Unless, like llama pointed out, you are talking about one shot assassin spells, which are indeed all over the place.